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Khan Yunis:

Grenades, RPGs, mortar shells found in UNRWA bags

IDF soldiers identified terror infrastructure and weapons belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization, eliminated terrorists at close range using tank fire, and neutralized threats positioned near the fence.

Grenades, RPGs, mortar shells found in UNRWA bags

IDF captures Gaza drone manufacturing facility

65 terrorist targets struck in northern Gaza, 480 Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists apprehended at Shifa Hospital as war continues.

IDF captures Gaza drone manufacturing facility

Two additional Hamas leaders arrested in Shifa Hospital

Both served on the Hamas emergency boards in various parts of Gaza City.

Two additional Hamas leaders arrested in Shifa Hospital

Cleared for publication:

Staff Sergeant Lior Raviv fell in battle in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Lior Raviv, who served in the 932nd Battalion of the Nahal Brigade, fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip.

Staff Sergeant Lior Raviv fell in battle in Gaza

UNSC to vote on resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza

The resolution is backed by Russia and China. A vote is expected on Monday.

UNSC to vote on resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza

Former Shin Bet chief:

'Give them a state? That would be a disaster'

Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen warns against a Palestinian state: We need to explain to the world that we are dealing with a population that behaves in barbaric and sadistic manners.

'Give them a state? That would be a disaster'

Live updates:

IDF retaliates following launches towards northern Israel

Soldier seriously injured in Gaza as war enters 24th week.

IDF retaliates following launches towards northern Israel

IDF strikes the launchers

50 rockets fired from Lebanon

Earlier, IDF fighter jets struck a Hezbollah manufacturing site in the area of Baalbek.

50 rockets fired from Lebanon

Israel clarifies: No breakthrough on prisoner swap

Israeli delegation agrees to US-proposed compromise on ratio of terrorists to hostages to be released in prisoner swap.

Israel clarifies: No breakthrough on prisoner swap

At rally for hostages' release, rabbi reads Purim megilla

Tens of thousands attend rally for hostages' release, hear Purim megilla. 'History is repeating itself, and it is in our hands to save our brothers and sisters.'

At rally for hostages' release, rabbi reads Purim megilla

Rally for hostages: 'They won't return without a deal'

Released hostages Adina Moshe speaks at rally for hostages' release, claims PM Netanyahu 'abandoned' her.

Rally for hostages: 'They won't return without a deal'

New details emerge on potential hostage swap

Israel agreed to allow residents of northern Gaza to return home as part of prisoner swap deal, report claims.

New details emerge on potential hostage swap

Italian university suspends Israel collaboration over war

Faculty at Italy’s University of Turin vote to exit an Israel research pact amid Gaza war protests.

Italian university suspends Israel collaboration over war

Defense Minister to take off for official US visit

Defense Min. Yoav Gallant to pay official visit to US Sec. of Defense Lloyd Austin, discussing hostage release, defense cooperation.

Defense Minister to take off for official US visit

AOC accuses Israel of 'genocide'

Far-left 'Squad' member accuses Jewish state of genocide in House or Representatives remarks, demands US cut off arms to Israel.

AOC accuses Israel of 'genocide'

IDF facilitating humanitarian aid to Shifa Hospital

IDF establishes dedicated treatment area for patients, supplying medical equipment and food.

IDF facilitating humanitarian aid to Shifa Hospital

Binyamin shooting attack:

SFC Ilay David Garfinkel was killed in shooting attack

A day after a deadly terror attack, IDF names soldier killed in battle to eliminate terrorist. Other officers and soldiers were injured in the attack.

SFC Ilay David Garfinkel was killed in shooting attack

Southern Command chief:

Shifa op. to end only when last terrorist is in our hands

MG Yaron Finkelman, Southern Command chief, at the Shifa Hospital: 'We will finish this operation only when the last terrorist is in our hands - alive or dead.'

Shifa op. to end only when last terrorist is in our hands

Shifa Hospital operation:

IDF questions over 800 suspects

IDF, ISA, continue precise operational activity in the Shifa Hospital; dozens more terrorists eliminated in ground combat and aerial strikes in the Gaza Strip.

IDF questions over 800 suspects

'You are next':

Death threat sent to Israeli ambassador to Ireland

Authorities in Ireland investigating after a letter containing a death threat and a package of white powder were sent to the Israeli ambassador to Ireland.

Death threat sent to Israeli ambassador to Ireland

After Israel visit:

Blinken again warns against Rafah operation

Secretary of State speaks to reporters after meeting Netanyahu: We share Israel’s goal of defeating Hamas, but a major military ground operation in Rafah is not the way to do it.

Blinken again warns against Rafah operation

Ambassador Erdan:

'Hold Hamas accountable!'

Israeli ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan spoke after the vote on a call for a ceasefire in the Security Council this morning, demanding that the world hold Hamas accountable for its part in the collateral damage in Gaza.

'Hold Hamas accountable!'

In first since 7/10:

US to call for ceasefire in UN Security Council

US administration to call for ceasefire, return of hostages, for first time since Hamas massacre on October 7.

US to call for ceasefire in UN Security Council

IDF retracts publication of senior terrorist's capture

One of the senior terrorists whose photo was published last night has not actually been arrested by Israeli troops.

IDF retracts publication of senior terrorist's capture

PM Netanyahu meets with Antony Blinken

Israeli PM Netanyahu, US Sec. of State Blinken, meet in Tel Aviv; expanded meeting expected later on Friday.

PM Netanyahu meets with Antony Blinken

After Erdogan threatens Netanyahu:

Turkish deputy ambassador summoned for reprimand

'There is no God who will listen to those who support the atrocities and crimes against humanity committed by your barbaric Hamas friends,' Foreign Min. Israel Katz says.

Turkish deputy ambassador summoned for reprimand

Should Sinwar be killed? Arab MK evades question

MK Ayman Odeh refuses to answer question on whether he supports elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, insists 'war must end immediately.'

Should Sinwar be killed? Arab MK evades question

Shifa Hospital operation: Over 150 terrorists eliminated

IDF, ISA, continue precise operational activity in the Shifa Hospital, retaliate for launch towards Be'eri by striking operational tunnel shaft, military compound.

Shifa Hospital operation: Over 150 terrorists eliminated

Rep. Tlaib charges:

'Israel is using starvation as a weapon of war'

Rep. Rashida Tlaib continues to level accusations at Israel amid the war against Hamas.

'Israel is using starvation as a weapon of war'

US official:

'Pier off Gaza should be ready by May 1'

Chief of Staff of the National Security Council says the US military is working hard to ensure pier that will facilitate transfer of aid to Gaza is ready by the target date.

'Pier off Gaza should be ready by May 1'

US to submit draft UNSC resolution on Gaza

US says the new resolution will urge "an immediate ceasefire" in Gaza linked to the release of the hostages held by Hamas.

US to submit draft UNSC resolution on Gaza

EU calls for 'immediate pause' in Gaza fighting

European Union’s 27 leaders urge Israel not to launch a major ground offensive in the city of Rafah.

EU calls for 'immediate pause' in Gaza fighting

The 'day after'

The secret meeting between Israeli and PA officials

The Coordinator for Government Activities in Territories and a very high-up Shin Bet official reportedly met with a senior member of the Fatah party in secret. It is unclear if Prime Minister Netanyahu approved the meeting.

The secret meeting between Israeli and PA officials

IDF Spokesperson:

We captured significant Hamas leaders in Shifa

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari reported that during the operation at the hospital, 'significant leaders' in the terrorist organizations were captured, but their identities will only be published after their investigation is completed.

We captured significant Hamas leaders in Shifa

Per hostages' families' request

Jerusalem Purim parade to undergo changes

This year's Purim parade will be called 'Purim United' and the music during the parade will be at a lower volume.

Jerusalem Purim parade to undergo changes

Shifa hospital:

Hamas leaders arrested, PIJ terrorists surrender

600 terrorists arrested, 140 eliminated in operation at Gaza's Shifa Hospital this week, IDF says.

Hamas leaders arrested, PIJ terrorists surrender

Ron Dermer:

'Israel will defeat Hamas even if US turns its back'

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer says in podcast interview that Israel must go into Rafah to crush the last of Hamas's' military strength even if the world and the US opposes this.

'Israel will defeat Hamas even if US turns its back'

'You can't stop us'

Displaced families return to kibbutz for Purim march

The residents of Kerem Shalom returned to their Kibbutz to celebrate the annual Purim "Adeloyada" march.

Displaced families return to kibbutz for Purim march

Watch:

IDF drone identifies armed terrorist hiding in room

Identifying an armed terrorist in a building using an IDF drone: Commando Brigade soldiers operate in dozens of terrorist infrastructures in the Hamad area.

IDF drone identifies armed terrorist hiding in room

Hundreds of Purim events focus on unity in wartime

Over 700 free events to bring Purim joy to evacuees, IDF soldiers, and others.

Hundreds of Purim events focus on unity in wartime

Report:

Israel creates secret plan for Gaza aid distribution

Plan for Gazans distributing humanitarian aid, assuming leadership at war's end, sparks backlash from Hamas and Israel's War Cabinet.

Israel creates secret plan for Gaza aid distribution

Unprecedented local initiative:

Radar system to warn of terrorist infiltration

Learning lessons from October 7 massacre, Kadima-Zoran Regional Council sets up radar system to alert of terrorist infiltration.

Radar system to warn of terrorist infiltration

Over 140 terrorists eliminated in Shifa operation

IDF, ISA, continue precise operational activity in Shifa Hospital, locating terror infrastructure, weapons storehouses, and eliminating over 140 terrorists during exchanges of fire.

Over 140 terrorists eliminated in Shifa operation

RFK Jr.:

'Israel didn't choose this war'

Independent US presidential candidate offers staunch support for Israel: A ceasefire? I don't even know what that means right now.

'Israel didn't choose this war'

Blinken:

'Hostage release deal is very much possible'

Secretary of State optimistic that deal is close: If Hamas cares about the people it purports to represent, then it would reach an agreement.

'Hostage release deal is very much possible'

Netanyahu to Republicans:

'Israel will continue its efforts to defeat Hamas'

Republican Senators who attended Netanyahu's address at their policy lunch say the PM stressed he is going to finish the job in Gaza.

'Israel will continue its efforts to defeat Hamas'

Poll:

71% of Palestinian Arabs support October 7th attack

A Palestinian-run survey found that 71% of Palestinians see the decision to attack Israel on October 7th as a good one. 93% do not believe terror organization committed war crimes.

71% of Palestinian Arabs support October 7th attack

Gallant to US:

Increase rate of arms shipments to Israel

Defense Minister to travel to Washington to keep arms shipments secure as officials fear administration and Democrats in Congress may slow aid.

Increase rate of arms shipments to Israel

Shifa Hospital

IDF locates terrorist funds

As part of the searches at the hospital, the forces located 11 million shekels in USD and Jordanian Dinars that were earmarked for terrorism.

IDF locates terrorist funds

Shifa Hospital

Terrorists who directed attacks in Israel arrested

Several terrorists from Hamas's 'West Bank Headquarters' which oversees attacks in Judea and Samaria and was created by terrorists released in the Shalit deal were arrested by IDF forces.

Terrorists who directed attacks in Israel arrested

Chief of Staff at Shifa:

'We're targeting Hamas leaders, like Marwan Issa'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi conducts situational assessment at Shia Hospital, where hundreds of Hamas terrorists have been arrested or killed, hints at elimination of Hamas's number 3.

'We're targeting Hamas leaders, like Marwan Issa'

Bereaved parents react to arrest of son's murderer

Bat Galim and Ofir Shaer reacted to the news that the IDF arrested the terrorist who planned the kidnapping and murder of their son Gil-Ad, Eyal Yifrah, and Naftali Fraenkel.

Bereaved parents react to arrest of son's murderer

European Jewish Congress:

'EU, UN leaders must cease 1-sided Israel-bashing'

The European Jewish Congress warned that the "constant stream" of anti-Israel invective from the EU and UN is a main contributor to global outbreak of antisemitism.

'EU, UN leaders must cease 1-sided Israel-bashing'

State Department:

Blinken to discuss hostages, aid to Gaza in Israel

US Secretary of State adds Israel to Middle East trip, will visit for a few hours on Friday.

Blinken to discuss hostages, aid to Gaza in Israel

Shifa hospital

Terrorist who planned kidnapping of 3 teens arrested

Hamas terrorist who planned and financed the kidnapping and murder of Eyal Yifrah, Gil-Ad Shaer and Naftali Fraenkel in 2014 arrested at Gaza hospital.

Terrorist who planned kidnapping of 3 teens arrested

1/4 pita, cheese, and olives

Hostages' families give mishloach manot to MKs

Breaking the Purim tradition, the mishloach manot, which usually consists of sweets, contained a quarter pita, a spoonful of cheese, and two olives – the amount of food that the hostages have been receiving for 166 days.

Hostages' families give mishloach manot to MKs

Netanyahu vs. Biden:

We'll go into Rafah, we do what's vital for security

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he appreciates President Biden's support but Israel must act in its security interests. 'We can not complete the victory without the IDF entering Rafah, to eliminate the remaining Hamas battalions.'

We'll go into Rafah, we do what's vital for security

Senior Hamas terrorists eliminated in Rafah

IDF, ISA, eliminate senior Hamas operatives who played key roles in establishing Hamas' control in the field, operations in humanitarian zones in Gaza.

Senior Hamas terrorists eliminated in Rafah

‘Don't Run With Sinwar’

Mothers of IDF Soldiers: ‘Don't Run With Sinwar’

Mothers of IDF Soldiers to President Biden and VP Harris: ‘Don't Run With Sinwar’

Mothers of IDF Soldiers: ‘Don't Run With Sinwar’

Footage proves:

Hezbollah keeps dangerous chemicals in civilian area

IDF spokesman publishes footage from attacks on weapons storehouses, weapons manufacturing sites, in heart of civilian neighborhoods in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah keeps dangerous chemicals in civilian area